Jets' Brandin Echols: Downgraded to out for Week 15
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Echols (shoulder) will sit out Sunday's contest against Jacksonville, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Echols was originally deemed doubtful for Sunday's matchup, but that designation changed to out a few hours later. The fourth-year cornerback worked as a starter in place of Sauce Gardner (hamstring) this past Sunday against Miami and tallied 10 tackles and a defensed pass. Gardner is set to return Week 15, but in addition to Echols sitting out, fellow cornerback D.J. Reed is doubtful due to a groin issue.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Likely missing Week 15
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Echols (shoulder) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Echols opened the Jets' week of practice as a limited participant before downgrading to a DNP on Thursday, suggesting that he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday. If the Kentucky product is sidelined as expected in Week 15, Qwan'tez Stiggers could see increased work as the Jets' top rotational outside cornerback.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Productive game in place of Sauce
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Echols finished with 10 tackles (nine solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 32-26 loss to the Dolphins.
The 2021 sixth-round pick drew the start with Sauce Gardner out due to a hamstring injury, and he played on all 66 defensive snaps. Echols has appeared in all 13 of New York's games this season, including three starts, recording 31 tackles (23 solo), three pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a fumble recovery. His status for next week's matchup with the Jaguars will likely depend on Gardner's availability.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Slated to start Sunday sans Sauce
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Echols is expected to start at cornerback for the Jets in Sunday's Week 14 game against Miami, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Sauce Gardner (hamstring) is doubtful for the matchup against the Dolphins, likely making room for Echols to slide into a starting role. Echols has largely played on special teams this year, but he does have two starts under his belt, logging five tackles and an interception Week 2 against Tennessee and recording six stops Week 7 against Pittsburgh. If he does start Sunday, Echols could have his hands full trying to slow down Miami's talented wideout duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Absent from injury report
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Echols (undisclosed) was not listed on the Jets' injury report Wednesday.
Echols was limited to just 15 snaps (two on defense, 13 on special teams) during the Jets' 26-21 loss to the Seahawks this past Sunday due to dehydration. That doesn't appear to be a lingering issue, and the 2021 sixth-round pick should be good to go against the Dolphins on Sunday.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Exits early in Week 13
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Echols suffered from dehydration during Sunday's 26-21 loss to the Seahawks, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Echols failed to record any stats on the day before his departure, but his status heading into Week 14 is likely not in question. His status at practice during the upcoming week will be worth monitoring, but the concern level is likely minimal at the moment.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Ready for Sunday
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Echols (concussion) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Colts.
Echols sustained a concussion in the Jets' Week 10 loss to the Cardinals, but it now appears that he's cleared the NFL's five-step protocol in time to face Indianapolis on Sunday. With Echols back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Jets' top rotational cornerbacks in Week 11.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Limited in practice Thursday
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Echols (concussion) logged a limited practice session Thursday.
Echols didn't play at all in the second half of Sunday's game against Arizona after suffering a first-half concussion. He sat out practice Wednesday but appears to be making progress given his ability to return in a limited fashion Thursday. Echols will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up in Week 11 against Indianapolis on Sunday.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Sits out practice
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Echols (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports.
Echols sustained a concussion in the Jets' Week 10 loss to the Cardinals, so his absence from practice three days later comes as little surprise. The Kentucky product must clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up Sunday, when the Jets host the Colts.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Ruled out versus Cardinals
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Echols has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus Arizona due to a concussion.
Echols will be unable to return after suffering a concussion in the first half of Sunday's game. In his absence, Qwan'tez Stiggers should see increased playing time.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Secures interception in win
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Echols recorded five total tackles (four solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 24-17 win over the Titans.
Echols filled in for D.J. Reed (knee) as one of the New York's starting outside cornerbacks, picking off Will Levis in the second quarter. The 26-year-old played all 66 of the team's defensive snaps and will likely operate in a similar role if Reed is unable to go again on Thursday Night Football in Week 3 versus the Patriots.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Scores 30-yard pick-six off Tua
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Echols had two tackles (one solo) and an interception, which he returned 30 yards for a touchdown, in Friday's 34-13 loss to the Dolphins.
After converting a fake punt with a catch in the previous game, Echols made another splashy play, getting the Jets on the board with a pick-six in the final minute of the first half. However, the Jets surrendered a pick-six of their own on the final play before halftime, taking the air out of the team's sails and ultimately rendering Echols' touchdown inconsequential to the game's outcome.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Converts fake punt in loss
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Echols had five tackles (three solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 32-6 loss to Buffalo. He also notched an 18-yard catch.
Echols' reception came on a fake punt, as he caught a pass thrown by punter Thomas Morstead. The play was originally ruled a 44-yard reception, but Echols was determined to have stepped out of bounds after an 18-yard gain, continuing the recent theme of the Jets having big plays reduced or erased by penalties or reviews.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Will sit out vs. Philly
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Echols (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus the Eagles.
Echols will sit out for a second straight game as he recovers from a hamstring injury he sustained in Week 4 versus Kansas City. Bryce Hall should continue to see an uptick in snaps in Echols' absence.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Unlikely to return
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Echols is doubtful to return to Sunday's game against Kansas City due to a hamstring injury.
Echols recorded a tackle on special teams prior to exiting Sunday's matchup in the first half. It seems unlikely that he'll be available to close out the game.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Season officially over
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Echols (quadriceps) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
Echols has missed each of the team's last three games and his season is now officially over. He saw a diminished role on the defensive unit as compared to 2021, but he was still a special teams contributor and managed eight total tackles in 13 games.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Out again
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Echols (quadriceps) will remain sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins.
No surprise here, as Echols was a non-participant at practice all week. The absence will be his fourth straight due to a quadriceps injury he suffered in Week 14. Michael Carter again figures to be in line for a larger rotational cornerback role as a result.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Likely out Week 15
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Echols is likely out for Sunday's matchup against the Lions due to a quadriceps injury, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
Echols played exclusively on special teams during the Jets' Week 14 loss to the Bills and picked up a quadriceps injury that'll likely sideline him for at least one week. His expected absence shouldn't impact New York's defense.
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Jets' Brandin Echols: Won't return Sunday
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Echols (thigh) won't return Sunday against the Bills, according to Ralph Vacchiano of SportsNet New York.
It remains to be seen if Echols will be available for next Sunday's game against the Dolphins. This means Javelin Guidry will see a sizable uptick in his playing time.
